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  ISLAND YACHT CLUB / WOMEN'S SAILING SEMINAR

IYC Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar
October 8-10, 2021

Thank you for an amazing Women's Sailing Seminar! There is so much more to come...keep in touch! 
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The Annual IYC Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar is organized and taught by women for women.

Click to download the 2021 WSS Program! (pdf)

​See all the details - schedule, instructions, sponsors, and more! 
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Our instructors include: 
  • Lauren Eisele - Keynote speaker - "One Woman's Journey to Captain", Navigation & Crew Overboard.
  • Linda Newland - "50 Years on the Water"
  • Meredith Anderson - Diesel Mechanics & Up the Mast
  • And more!
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On-the-water training on the Alameda Estuary. Classroom and social locations at Encinal Yacht Club and Oakland Yacht Club.

About Women's Sailing Seminar

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Our 3 days of sailing, learning and fun includes:
  • Friday: A hybrid presentation (in-person & streaming) on"50 Years on the Water" presented by Linda Newland.
  • Saturday: Keynote "One Woman's Journey to Captain". Classes held on the boats, on the docks and in classrooms. 
  • Sunday: Racing on the Alameda Estuary, or sailing on the San Francisco Bay. 

 We'll also be featuring: 
  • Food, drink and no-host cocktail hours.
  • Giveaways - including t-shirts & totes.
  • As always, an amazing raffle drawing! 
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​Pricing
  • $450

On-the-water training on the Alameda Estuary. Classroom and social locations at Encinal Yacht Club and Oakland Yacht Club.
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Classroom learning at Encinal Yacht Club
Not convinced yet?
See our course & learning track descriptions, or contact us.

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Women's Sailing Seminar was started more than 25 years ago by Mary Quigley and Linda Newland who thought:
​“We need a workshop where women can learn about sailing from other women!”

The success of the seminar over the decades, empowering hundreds of women to enjoy the most fabulous sport of all, speaks for itself. Come join our incredible community of women sailors.

IYC COVID POLICY
​Full Covid-19 vaccination is required for all souls participating in any in-person club event, indoors and outdoors. Contact us if you have questions.

For proof of vaccination at event registration, please bring your Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record on your phone. You can download a digital record here.
 
Currently, per Alameda County guidelines, masks should be worn at all times when inside a public business, this includes marinas. Updated information on Alameda County’s mandate can be found here:  ​https://covid-19.acgov.org/face-masks

Catch up on our 2020 storytelling nights

Women's Storytelling Night #1 
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Theme: "Mother Nature"
Featuring storytellers: Linda Newland, Behan Gifford, Julie Lucchesi, Kira Maixner, Yosh Han
Watch on YouTube


​Women's Storytelling Night #2
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Theme: "The Lighter Side"
Featuring storytellers: Lauren Knoebel, Zara Haimo, Joanne Bonds, Lindsay Dreilbas, Heidi Benson Stagg
Watch on youTube

Meet our Founder: Linda Newland

Linda Newland joins the IYC Women's Sailing Seminar as a founder, speaker, committee member and storyteller.

Linda shared her experience skippering from Hawai'i to San Francisco - including false starts, battles against big seas and a budding friendship between two very adventurous female sailors.
View video, transcript & photos

Listen: Women's Sailing Seminar founder Linda Newland on the 'Out the Gate' podcast with Benjamin Shaw, sharing her stories from decades of sailing, adventure and being the fastest woman across the Pacific single-handed. Listen now.
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WSS 2020 Highlights


​Women’s Sailing Seminar 2020 featured 3 days of online classes and other interactive events tailored to suit every level of sailing experience. We featured volunteer women expert sailing instructors, including: Nathalie Criou - renowned “Race to Alaska” skipper at Nathalie Criou Racing, and Behan Gifford - sailing celebrity, coach and author at Sailing Totem.
Previous highlights:
  • Sailing with Sophie: Episode 4 - Women's Sailing Seminar
  • 2019 Women's Sailing Seminar summary & photos
  • ​2018 Women's Sailing Seminar photos

Thanks to our 2020 sponsors...

​KKMI
Captain Morgan's Sail Charters
Pegasus Aeromarine Inc.
Latitude 38
Afterguard Sailing Academy
Modern Sailing School
Treasure Island Sailing Center
Margaret Fago
Adventure Wave - Worldwide Sailing
​Alameda Community Sailing Center
Bow Yoga
Pineapple Sails
Renegade Sailing
Club Nautique
Law Offices of Janet L. Frankel
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